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Please visit our website (www.zalmanusa.com) and watch the

VF1000 LED installation video for easy installation.

Please read this manual thoroughly before installation.

The specifications of this product and its components may change without priornotice to improve performance.

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Model : VF1000 LED

Ultra Quiet Heatpipe VGA Cooler

Users Manual(English)

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The specifications of any product may change without prior notice to improve performance. 1

Product Features

1. The product is equipped with Zalmans patented VFP (Variable Fin Profile) technology. Fan installed inside theheatsink maximizes the cooling efficiency and the products maximized dissipation surface area providesexcellent performance.

2. Use of four high performance heatpipes maximizes heat transfer.3. Pure copper thin fins (0.3mm) for excellent cooling performance.4. Cools not only the VGA chipset and VGA RAM, but all other VGA components as well.

5. 80mm Slim LED Fan for excellent performance and great aesthetics.6. Newly improved installation structure provides easy installation and broad compatibility.7. Adjustable fan speed controller(FAN MATE 2) enables control of noise and fan speed.8. Does not generate noise or vibration in Silent Mode.

Disclaimer

Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damages due to external causes, including but not limited to, improperuse, problems with electrical power, accident, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or improper testing.

One (1) VGA Cooler

Eight (8) RAM Heatsinks

Four (4) Nipples

Four (4) Fixing Nuts

Four (4) Fixing Nuts for SLI/CrossFire

One (1) PVC Washer Plate

Four (4) Rubber Rings

Four (4) Springs

One (1) Thermal Grease

One (1) Fan Controller (FAN MATE 2) One (1) Cable for FAN MATE 2

One (1) Double-Sided Tape (to attach FAN MATE 2)

One (1) Users Manual

Components

Cautions on Use and Installation

1. By installing this product on a VGA (Video Graphics Array) card, a PCI slot adjacent to the PCIe (or AGP) slot willbecome unusable.

2. If this product is to be installed on a recently released VGA card, please check for compatibility at Zalmanswebsite first.

3. The product cannot be installed on Matrox VGA cards, NVIDIA PCX 5*** , NVIDIA Geforce 6600 AGP Series,

Geforce 7600/7900 AGP Series, and ATI Radeon 9550/9600 Series.4. If the VGA card and/or its components interfere with the installation of this product, then stop the installation, refer

to the list of compatible VGA cards at Zalmans website, and install this product with one of the compatible VGAcards.

5. NVIDIAs Geforce 8800 Series requires the installation of Zalmans RAM Heatsink ZM-RHS88 before installingVF1000 LED.

6. The use of an exhaust fan positioned on the rear side of the case is recommended for enhancement of productperformance.

1. HeatsinkDimensions (mm) : 160(L) X 80(W) X 30(H)Weight (g) : 380 Materials

- Dissipation Fins : Pure Copper- Base : Pure Copper- Heatpipe : Pure Copper

Specifications

2. FanDimensions (mm) : 80(L) x 80(W) x 15(H)

Bearing Type : 2-Ball BearingSpeed (using FAN MATE 2)- 1,400rpm 10%(Silent Mode)- 2,500rpm 10%(Normal Mode)

Noise Level (using FAN MATE 2)- 18dBA 10%(Silent Mode)- 28dBA 10%(Normal Mode)

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Exploded View

VGA Cooler

VGA RAM

RAM Heatsink

Nipple

Rubber Ring

VGA Chipset

PVC Washer

Spring

Fixing Nut

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Installation Procedure

The following installation sequence MUST be followed.(1. VGA RAM Heatsink Attachment 2. Thermal Grease Application 3. Nipple Installation on Retention Guide4. VGA Cooler Installation 5. Spring Insertion on the Fixing Nut 6. Fixing Nut Assembly on VGA CoolersNipple 7. VGA Card Installation 8. Fan Power Cable Connection)

1. VGA RAM Heatsink AttachmentRemove the film from the Thermal Tapes on the bottom of theRAM Heatsinks and attach the Heatsinks on the VGA RAM.Note 1) If Thermal Grease or other residue remains on the

RAM, then the Thermal Tapes will not stick. Clean thesurface of the RAM with acetone or alcohol beforeattaching the RAM Heatsinks.

Note 2) The bonding strength of the Thermal Tapes reaches90% after 24 hours of curing. Do not exert excessiveforce on the RAM Heatsinks during this period.

Note 3) Thermal Tapes are not reusable because they lose

adhesiveness after their initial application. Purchasenew Thermal Tapes if the RAM Heatsinks need to bereattached.

2. Thermal Grease ApplicationClean the contact surface of the VGA Chipset completely.

Apply Thermal Grease on the VGA Chipset that makescontact with the base of the VGA Cooler.

3. Nipple Installation on the Retention GuideInstall the short end of the Nipples on the VGA CoolersRetention Guide after determining the appropriate InstallationHoles.(Note) The Nipples MUST be tightened by hand. Using tools to

tighten the Nipples may damage the tips of the Nipples. Please check the table below to identify the correct Nipple

Installation Holes for specific models of VGA cards.

VGARAM

RAMHeatsink

Thermal TapeFilm

ThermalGrease

VGAChipset

Nipple

RetentionGuide

VGA Cooler

Retention Guide

NippleInstallation

Holes

Nipple Installation Holes for

Various VGA Cards


Nipple Installation Holes VGA CardATI X1600 SeriesATI X1300 Series

ATI Radeon 9*** Series (except 9550/9600)

ATI Radeon X*** Series

NVIDIA Geforce4 MX Series

NVIDIA Geforce FX 5200

NVIDIA Geforce FX 5500

NVIDIA Geforce FX 5600 (FX 5700)

NVIDIA Geforce 6600 Series (except 6600 AGP Series)

NVIDIA Geforce4 TI 4 Series

NVIDIA Geforce FX 5700(Ultra) Series

NVIDIA Geforce FX 5800 Series


ATI HD 2600 Series

ATI HD 2400 SeriesATI X1650 Series

ATI X1600 Series

NVIDIA Geforce 8600 Series







NVIDIA Geforce 8800GT, 8800GTS (G92)

ATI HD 3870, HD 3850

ATI X1950 Series, ATI X1900 Series

ATI X1800 Series

NVIDIA Geforce 7950 SeriesNVIDIA Geforce 7900 Series




NVIDIA Geforce 8800 Series (G80)

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4. VGA Cooler Installation Insert the Rubber Rings into the VGA Coolers Nipples. Install the Nipple-attached VGA Cooler on the VGA cards Mounting Holes. The VGA Chipset MUST be positioned on the center of the VGA Coolers base. Simultaneously hold the VGA Cooler and the VGA card with one hand, then flip the VGA card so that its rear-

side is facing upwards.

(Note)Make sure that the VGA Chipset and the VGA Coolers base do not get detached while simultaneously flippingthe VGA Cooler and the VGA card.

5. Spring Insertion on the Fixing NutSlowly turn the Spring in counter clockwise motion so that theSpring is correctly attached to the Fixing Nut.

Note 1) The ends of the Springs are of different diameters.

Install the Spring end with the smaller diameter on theFixing Nut as shown in the diagram.Note 2) Make sure that the Spring is installed perpendicularly

and not leaning to one side.

6. Fixing Nut Installation on the Nipples Place a PVC Washer over each Nipple on the back side of

the VGA card. Slightly screw each of the four Spring-attached Fixing Nuts

onto each Nipple, then tighten each Fixing Nut one rotationat a time until all are completely tightened.

Interference may occur between the Fixing Nuts of the twoVGA coolers when using an SLI or CrossFire VGA cardsetup. In such a case, use the enclosed Fixing Nut for SLI/CrossFire for assembly.

Note 1) Fully tightening one Fixing Nut at a time may result indamaging the VGA chipset. Please tighten each FixingNut one rotation at a time until all are completelytightened.

Note 2) Make sure that the VGA Coolers base and the VGAChipset are completely in contact with each other.

Note 3) Make sure that the VGA Cooler does not interfere withthe VGA cards capacitors and other components.

VGA Cooler

Nipple

RubberRing

Nipple

Rubber Ring

VGACooler

Spring

Fixing Nut

Fixing Nut

PVC Washer

Nipple

Nipple


For SLI or CrossFire Installations

Fixing Nut forSLI/CrossFire

PVC Washer

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8. Fan Power Cable Connection

7. VGA Card InstallationInsert the assembled VGA card into the motherboards PCIe (or AGP) slot. Use the Fixing Bolt to secure theVGA card onto the computer case. If the VGA card has a power connector on it, then remember to plug in thepower cable.

PCIe Slot

Fixing Bolt


Installing FAN MATE 2 on the Inside of the System Installing FAN MATE 2 on the Outside of the System

Connect the appropriate 3-pin connector on thecable to the motherboard fan header and theVF1000 LED fan connector.

Pull the 6-pin connector out of the system throughthe back and connect it to FAN MATE 2, whichshould be installed on the case using the included

Double-Sided tape ().

When the RPM Control Knob on FAN MATE 2 is turned fully counter-clockwise, the fan operates in SilentMode. Turned fully clockwise, it operates in Normal Mode. You can select the desired fan RPM by turningthe knob.

Performance can be increased by adjusting the RPM control knob of the FAN MATE 2.Note) FAN MATE 2 has been specifically designed for the fan of this product.

Zalman Tech Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage to systems or VGA Chipsets caused byusing it with other types of fans.

RPM Control Knob

Fan Connector(VF1000 LED)

Motherboard

Double - Sided Tape

FAN MATE 2

6-PinConnector

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